Vice and Sin (Aquinas 101)

Vice is the condition Saint Paul was referring to when he said, "I do not do the good that I want to do, but I do the very evil that I hate." (Romans 7:19)

Saint Thomas does not think that vice can coexist with grace. Yet, if you have a vice and have come to believe in the incarnation of Jesus Christ and his suffering, death and resurrection, then you have come to believe in the abundant mercy of God.

Vice and Sin (Aquinas 101) - Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P.

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[SUZMIC]

Thank you Father! Clear and pure and helps me see the goal each day!! God bless you!

[jeremysmith]

I love the consistent visual language you have built in to represent virtue and vice these last few videos. The visual metaphors have been great at reinforcing the message you are communicating. Thank you for this video series as these last few episodes have helped me understand were I am on my journey.

[kristindreko]

Thank you for this video!
May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you!

[maryjohnstone]

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[maryjohnstone]

A lovely, great video, helps to see the need to teach people, how to seek the higher good, as a sure way to keep on the right Christian way of behaviour.G B U

[fernandojoseares]

Es posible en algún momento traduzcan las clases al español?? Gracias!!

[prometheusjones]

How might Aquinas view addiction and its attendant acts--e.g., alcoholism and excessive drinking? Would it be a special kind of habit?

[trey]

What is the significance of the symbol at 3:40?

[mariobaratti]

Hi Thomistic Institute I like your videos a lot! What do you think about the theological role of prayer? Is it something we have to do just because of Scriptures or did Saint Thomas see something else in it? Thanks!

[ryanjoelgo]

I have a question is anyone who has a vice in a state of mortal sin?

[jesusromero]

May I ask you something? What is the difference between vice and addiction? Anyway, thank you so much for all your videos. Thank you for guiding us towards God!!!

[passionate_catholic_human]

Hi, I have a question about what type of sin Aquinas would categorize the fear of missing out as. For example, a person spends an excessive amount of money on an unnecessary item just to not be left out. Thanks #askafriar

[josephahearn]

Was it on purpose that you omitted the second "m" in "commission"? ;-P

[ActuarialNinja]

"There's no time for sin and vice living in an Amish Paradise" - Weird Al

[eagleswings]

What if then a life of vice enables one to take care of their family and letting go of that life means the family starves ?

[PhthaloGreenskin]

"Does this dress make me look fat?"
"Yes. You need to lay off the twinkies."

[Stahor]

If St. Thomas thinks it is always a sin to lie, does it mean that a farmer who is lying to a Nazi officer about the Jews he is hiding in barn is commiting a sin? It sounds counterintuitive. Can anyone offer an explenation?

[bloodmooncomix]

Reformed Theology:
Interesting! This video would be clearly be the introduction to Hamartiology 101 🤔